The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, have been facing a barrage of negative news recently, leaving them feeling overwhelmed.

One of the latest blows came from the godfather of their son Archie, who happens to be Harry’s best friend.

He made the decision to ban the couple from his society wedding.

This exclusion is particularly hurtful for Meghan, known for her love of media attention.

Another blow to their image came when Meghan did not receive a formal invite to a recent Hollywood gala, yet she decided to attend anyway, strutting down the red carpet with a reluctance to move on.

Now, the couple finds themselves banned from an event in Santa Barbara, where they currently reside.

According to a source, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been blacklisted from the Santa Barbara Film Festival for various reasons.

The festival recently announced the recipients of its Virtuosos award, which recognizes outstanding performances and films of the season.

Notable names such as Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, America Ferreira, and Andrew Scott were added to the list, and they will attend a ceremony on February 10th, 2024, where they will discuss their work with host Dave Karger from Turner Classic Movies.

The source revealed that the Santa Barbara Film Festival only includes A-list stars and prominent figures in the area.

Meghan reportedly asked WME, her talent agency, to secure her a spot on the red carpet.

However, the festival is on a much larger scale compared to Kevin Costner’s small charity event, making it challenging for someone like Meghan, who is considered a Z-rated star, to gain entry.

Additionally, Meghan and Harry’s documentary is not on the nomination list, raising concerns that her presence might attract unwanted paparazzi attention and disrupt the atmosphere.

In Meghan’s deluded perception, she believes that everyone wants to be near her and craves even the slightest bit of her attention.

However, the residents of Montecito, who are likely wealthier than her, are relieved that they won’t have to encounter her presence.

Some locals have even commented that Meghan is nothing more than a social-climbing D-level actress who has Harry wrapped around her finger.

One can only wonder if Harry ever wakes up from this nightmare.

The Santa Barbara Film Festival, now in its 39th year, will take place from February 7th to 17th.

The festival has already announced honorees such as Bradley Cooper, who will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year award, and Ryan Gosling, who will be presented with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.

More honorees are expected to be announced soon.

In the previous year, the festival celebrated awards contenders like Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, and Cate Blanchett, along with esteemed actors such as Angela Bassett, Colin Farrell, and Brendan Gleeson.

Despite the setbacks and negative press, Meghan and Harry continue to navigate their public image and face the challenges that come with their status.

Only time will tell how they will overcome these obstacles and shape their future.